(Saturday, April 4, 2009) As we embarked upon our adventure around the world, we realized that we would encounter challenges and opportunities that we never expected. Some of these would be “bucket list” events that you only need or get a chance to do once in your life. This past Wednesday was one of those opportunities – we had a chance to bungee jump about 1,000 feet off of the Petronas towers, the tallest twin tower buildings in the world. Should we do this? Could we do this? While it took a little bit of coaxing (ok, a lot of coaxing for Maggie!), we decided to go for it!
For those of you that are not familiar with the Petronas towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, they are the tallest twin towers in the world with a total height of over 450 meters. About 2/3 of the way up about 1,000 feet above the ground, the towers are joined by a walkway and observation platform that also offers a bungee jump. We had a choice of jumping individually, in pairs, or as a family of four. We decided to go as a family of four so that we could enjoy the same experience (and also to avoid any feelings of guilt if anything unexpected happened!). Finally, with a little bit of trepidation (ok, a lot of trepidation!), we took the plunge.
WHAT A BLAST! Sure, it was a bit terrifying as the earth rushes toward you and you have no control. But then you begin to slow down as the giant rubber band grips your feet and slings you back up to the sky like trampoline. Now we know why you are not allowed to do this jump if you are pregnant or have a heart condition! We would also offer a couple pieces of advice to anyone who would like to do this jump. Rule 1: We suggest that you do not eat a large meal just before you take the plunge. Rule 2: We do not advise that you to stand beneath the area where the bungee jumps are taking place as you never know what or when some unexpected things (see, for example, Rule 1) might fall from above!
I’m sure many of you have wondered if we were "foolish", or just brave/stupid to do this jump. Unfortunately we do not have any pictures of our jump. We do however have a picture of the Petronas towers attached to this article and if you look closely at the date above the picture you may discover why. Did we get you?
For those of you that are not familiar with the Petronas towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, they are the tallest twin towers in the world with a total height of over 450 meters. About 2/3 of the way up about 1,000 feet above the ground, the towers are joined by a walkway and observation platform that also offers a bungee jump. We had a choice of jumping individually, in pairs, or as a family of four. We decided to go as a family of four so that we could enjoy the same experience (and also to avoid any feelings of guilt if anything unexpected happened!). Finally, with a little bit of trepidation (ok, a lot of trepidation!), we took the plunge.
WHAT A BLAST! Sure, it was a bit terrifying as the earth rushes toward you and you have no control. But then you begin to slow down as the giant rubber band grips your feet and slings you back up to the sky like trampoline. Now we know why you are not allowed to do this jump if you are pregnant or have a heart condition! We would also offer a couple pieces of advice to anyone who would like to do this jump. Rule 1: We suggest that you do not eat a large meal just before you take the plunge. Rule 2: We do not advise that you to stand beneath the area where the bungee jumps are taking place as you never know what or when some unexpected things (see, for example, Rule 1) might fall from above!
I’m sure many of you have wondered if we were "foolish", or just brave/stupid to do this jump. Unfortunately we do not have any pictures of our jump. We do however have a picture of the Petronas towers attached to this article and if you look closely at the date above the picture you may discover why. Did we get you?
Totally had me! Good one.
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